Who doesn't love fresh flowers? That was Penny Glazier's thinking when she organized a fund-raising event for Flowerpower, a nonprofit group that picks up fresh flowers from special events and distributes them to hospices and nursing homes. (Think of them as a City Harvest for flowers.)
Hosted by Glazier, wedding stylist Maria McBride, and Flowerpower's Nancy Lawlor, the event gathered nine top decor pros to design their versions of bridal shower tables at an afternoon tea at Monkey Bar. Chef Julian Clauss-Ehlers served up nibbles like smoked salmon-and chive tea sandwiches, and raisin nutmeg scones with .phpberry jam and clotted cream to about 90 guests from the wedding and event planning industries, who paid $75 each to attend.
Some notable designs included Indigo Moon's table, which featured lampshades covered with red gerbera blossoms and globes of purple flowers; Randi Costa's lush orchid and succulent creation; and McBride's elegant arrangements of white flowers set in large pedestal vases.
—Suzanne Ito
Photos by Bobby Octaviano
Hosted by Glazier, wedding stylist Maria McBride, and Flowerpower's Nancy Lawlor, the event gathered nine top decor pros to design their versions of bridal shower tables at an afternoon tea at Monkey Bar. Chef Julian Clauss-Ehlers served up nibbles like smoked salmon-and chive tea sandwiches, and raisin nutmeg scones with .phpberry jam and clotted cream to about 90 guests from the wedding and event planning industries, who paid $75 each to attend.
Some notable designs included Indigo Moon's table, which featured lampshades covered with red gerbera blossoms and globes of purple flowers; Randi Costa's lush orchid and succulent creation; and McBride's elegant arrangements of white flowers set in large pedestal vases.
—Suzanne Ito
Photos by Bobby Octaviano
At an afternoon tea event to benefit Flowerpower at Monkey Bar, Indigo Moon created a bridal shower table with lampshades covered with red gerbera blossoms and globes of purple flowers.
Maria McBride's elegant arrangements of white tulips were set in large pedestal vases.
Randi Costa created a bridal shower table with an orchid centerpiece and succulents at each place setting.
Tea sandwiches were served at the event.
